📍 How to Reach Kadalundi, Kerala
Kadalundi is a scenic coastal village in Kozhikode district, Kerala, famous for the Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary, estuary, and cultural heritage. It is well connected by road, rail, and air.
✈️ By Air
Nearest Airport:
Calicut International Airport (Karipur – CCJ)📍 Distance: ~18 km
- Regular domestic flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad
- International flights from Middle East countries
🚕 From the airport, Kadalundi can be reached by taxi or bus in 30–40 minutes.
🚆 By Train
Nearest Railway Station:
Kadalundi Railway Station (KADL)📍 Distance: Within town
- Lies on the Shoranur–Mangalore coastal railway line
- Passenger and express trains connect Kadalundi with Kozhikode, Tirur, Shoranur, Kannur, Kochi, Trivandrum
🚶♂️ The bird sanctuary and estuary are walkable from the station.
🚌 By Road
Kadalundi is well connected through NH 66 (National Highway).
- From Kozhikode (Calicut): ~15 km south
- From Tirur: ~25 km north
- From Malappuram: ~35 km
🚌 KSRTC and private buses operate frequently from Kozhikode, Feroke, Tirur, Malappuram.
🚗 Taxis and self-drive cars are easily available.
🛥️ By Water (Local Experience)
Traditional country boats operate in the Kadalundi estuary, mainly for tourism and fishing activities (not long-distance transport).
📌 Travel Tips
- Best time to visit: October to March (pleasant weather & bird season)
- Early morning or sunset is ideal for bird watching
- Wear light cotton clothes and carry sunscreen